American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care Book

The ultimate first aid handbook from the experts!
The AMA Handbook of First Aid and Medical Care is the go-to reference for emergencies that no home will want to be without. Full of practical, clear, and easy-to-understand advice, this resource ensures that every household is prepared for any type of medical situation. Includes line drawings and instructions to help people through emergency situations, as well as a medical information chart that everyone should have on hand.

Includes information on:
• First aid procedures
• CPR positions
• When to call a doctor
• Disaster preparedness
• What to do in the emergency room
• Sports injuries The American Medical Association is the world's most respected and renowned authority in medicine. Founded in 1847, it is the largest and most prestigious professional association for doctors in the United States. The AMA is also the publisher of the acclaimed medical periodical JAMA, which features groundbreaking medical research studies.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Anna L. Jarrett, PhD, ACNS/ACNP, BC(Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System)
Description:This is a handy book on first aid for households without medical providers.
Purpose:It is intended as a supportive resource for citizens concerned about personal and public health.
Audience:The book is published and affiliated with the American Medical Association, and the authors are experts.
Features:It covers prevention, preparedness, and care for medical emergencies, listed in alphabetical order. The book is well laid out, making finding topics quite easy. Charts augment the text. The book has a yellow hue, which makes reading it somewhat difficult.
Assessment:If there is nothing else available, this book would be valuable. Most of the information can be quickly found on the Internet, so it may not have universal appeal. It would be beneficial to include a disc with the book.